Grandfather's Watch Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 5th Grade

What your child practices

These 2 worksheets pair the passage "Grandfather's Watch" with 9 questions for 5th grade readers (Grade 5 in Canada). In upper elementary, students shift from learning to read to reading to learn, so answering questions with details from the text becomes the key skill. Inside you will find Comprehension and Written Response. It is aligned to Common Core RL.5.1, which focuses on asking and answering questions about key details in a story. It also touches RL.5.2, retelling a story and finding its central message. Each PDF includes its own answer key on page 2, ready for you or your child to check. After printing, the online version gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud.

Tips for parents

• Ask your child to answer in full sentences, a habit teachers look for in upper elementary.
• Read the passage together first, then let your child answer the questions on their own.
• After the last question, ask for a two sentence retell of "Grandfather's Watch" in their own words.